Rose Anvil X GORAL SMUGS Barefoot Low Top Horween Natural Leather Sneaker PRE-ORDER
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Handmade in England
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Made with over 80 years of skill & precision
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Resoleable construction
Free delivery on all UK and USA orders over £300/$400
Simple returns & exchange service
“A real barefoot shoe should avoid elevating the heel, restricting the arch, or cramping the toes. The GORAL shoes strike a perfect balance, with a well-designed forefoot shape that accommodates natural foot positioning without allowing excessive splay.”
Podiatrist
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Handmade in England
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Made with over 80 years of skill & precision
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Resoleable construction
Product Information
ZERO DROP OUTSOLE
Allows you as close to the ground as possible.
LEATHER INSOLE
The removeable leather insole is padded for comfort, but only 1.5mm in thickness.
BREATHABLE FELT
Between the insole and outsole, the shoe features a layer of felt filling which is breathable, lightweight and comfortable.
WEIGHT
Based on a single shoe in Men's size: US 11 | UK 10 | EU 44
500g / 550g
What Makes The Barefoot Sneaker Special?
THE FOUR KEY STAGES OF SHOEMAKING CRAFTSMANSHIP
CLICKING
The clicking process is a crucial step in shoe manufacturing, where the individual leather pieces that make up the upper are cut into precise shapes before being assembled. This stage gets its name from the sound the machines make as they cut through the material.
CLOSING
The closing process in shoe manufacturing refers to the stage where the individual components of the shoe upper, such as the vamp, quarters, and tongue, are sewn or stitched together to form the complete upper structure of the shoe.
LASTING
The lasting process is a critical stage in shoe manufacturing, where the shoe's upper is molded into its final shape and attached to the sole. This process gives the shoe its structure, fit, and comfort, making it one of the most important steps in creating a well-constructed shoe.
FINALISING
The shoes undergo a thorough inspection and refinement before they are packaged and shipped to you. This process is critical for ensuring that each pair of shoes meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
4 WAYS TO STYLE YOUR BAREFOOT SNEAKERS
Customer Reviews
Great build quality, super comfortable, great design and really like the color. 10/10
Great build quality, super comfortable and look really nice.
These are excellently built shoes. The wide toe box and laced closure gives me secure stance and comfortable feet. The Horween leather is a luxury I had never expected to experience. I'm in the midst of breaking them in but also learning to take care of these shoes using saddle soap and leather conditioner to help develop the suppleness of the baseball glove leather.
Over the years I've had several shoes with "duck feet" toe boxes and I'm pleased that Goral took on the collaboration with Rose Anvil to do barefoot shoes and comfort foot space.
The gum soles are pretty tough and I'm hoping they will last a long time before I need their replacement; but I'm grateful Goral has a plan for such service.
I have been wearing minimalist and barefoot shoes (BFS')for over 5 years. I own multiple pairs of BFS' from so many reputable/popular shoe brands.
I happen to also love boots and have bought non-BFS boots from many leadign brands.
Having followed Rose Anvil for quite some time and learning of the launch of the collaboration with Goral to develop a pair of high quality (re-solable) BFS' I was pumped.
These are definitely the best looking a well built BFS's I have ever worn and owned. I have bought a second pair of the hi-tops.
Quality is excellent. Walked 110 km in five days in Denmark and the wide toebox plus zero drop meant normal fatigue without undue foot pain. Now waiting on my canvas version!
